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Toyota KlugerHonda CR-V
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 1,250,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2000-2007
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Kluger 2.4S Four / Kluger Hybrid G-Package
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
11.0 km/L9.1 L/100km combined · about 792 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,063 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 20,633 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm (Petrol) / 4,750 mm (Hybrid)
4,605 mm
Width
1,825 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,680 mm – 1,735 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,715 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm – 185 mm
208 mm
Boot space
480 L (7-seater mode) / 1,050 L (folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,590 kg (2.4L FWD) / 1,740 kg (3.0L 4WD) / 1,880 kg (3.3L Hybrid)
1,580 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.4L 2AZ-FE I4 / 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6 / 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 Hybrid
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
160 hp (2.4L) / 220 hp (3.0L V6) / 272 hp combined (3.3L Hybrid)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
221 Nm (2.4L) / 304 Nm (3.0L V6) / 288 Nm Engine + 333 Nm Motor
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
FWD, Full-Time 4WD, or E-Four Electric AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
10.2 sec (2.4L) / 8.6 sec (3.0L V6) / 7.4 sec (3.3L Hybrid)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
180 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.0 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 9.4 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 17.8 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
8.8 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 7.2 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 14.5 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
12.8 km/L (2.4S 2.4L) / 11.2 km/L (3.0S 3.0L V6) / 18.5 km/L (3.3L Hybrid)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
72 L (Petrol) / 65 L (Hybrid)
57 L
CO₂ emissions
212 g/km (2.4L) / 246 g/km (3.0L V6) / 148 g/km (3.3L Hybrid)
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Toyota Kluger V / Kluger L / Kluger Hybrid (MCU20 / ACU20 / MHU28 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2000–2007
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II V6)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
2,362 cc (2.4L) / 2,994 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,310 cc (3.3L V6 Hybrid)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Automatic / e-CVT
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), Full-Time 4WD, or E-Four AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm – 185 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / Australia
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Smooth Camry-based unibody ride: Absorbs highway expansion joints and rough upcountry roads without truck-like body bounce.
- Sub-2.5L KRA tax classification (2.4L): The 2,362 cc engine stays inside KRA's sub-2,500 cc valuation tier.
- Impressive 272 hp V6 Hybrid performance: The 3.3L THS II Hybrid delivers 0–100 km/h in 7.4 seconds with 17.8 km/L economy.
- Proven Toyota spare parts cross-compatibility: Engine and suspension components share high interchangeability with the Toyota Harrier and Camry.
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
What’s not so good
- Thirsty 3.0L V6 petrol engine: The 1MZ-FE V6 consumes 7–9 km/L in city traffic.
- Dated 4-speed automatic on 2.4L models: Lacks an overdrive 5th gear for optimum highway cruising economy.
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.